Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheiranthifolia
ID:
14298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(18): 217 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013627



Common Names

  • Iva cheiranthifolia
  • Woolly-leaved Iva
  • Woolly-leaved Marsh-elder


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Description

Iva cheiranthifolia (also called American marsh elder, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It grows in wet, marshy habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Iva cheiranthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iva cheiranthifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, light brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iva cheiranthifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Iva cheiranthifolia

Iva cheiranthifolia is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

Iva cheiranthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iva cheiranthifolia?

Iva cheiranthifolia

What type of plant is Iva cheiranthifolia?

It is an annual herb

Where is Iva cheiranthifolia native to?

It is native to the United States

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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